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Homologation specials are a particularly appealing breed of cars. Made to ensure a carmaker’s access to whatever racing series, they come in limited numbers, pack hardware that is not generally available otherwise, and shoot the performance numbers through the roof. As such, they become real collectibles and end up costing more than a brand new supercar.
We found one such rare gem sitting on the lot of Canepa, thus available for one lucky (and wealthy) American buyer. We dug it up as starting tomorrow, January 1, we’ll dive very deep into the Blue Oval world as part of our January special coverage. Enter the 1986 Ford RS200 Evolution, 1-of-24 Evolution variants ever made for FIA Group B homologation.
Part of the RS200 family that brought Ford, Cosworth, and Ghia together for what is one of the most exciting cars ever made, this Evolution comes in left-hand-drive. It is described by the seller as “the finest example ever to leave the Ford Motorsport works in Boreham, UK.”
It’s chassis 106 we’re talking about, one specifically designed for American roads, only taken one step further. Its engine, a 2.1-liter inline-4, developed from the start some 100 hp more than the other standard Evolutions RS200s, which would mean a total of 600 hp. The hike was made possible thanks to the use of a larger turbocharger, IMSA-spec intercooler, and a rally exhaust system, among other things. That apparently wasn’t enough for the owner, who decided to take the output even higher, to 704 hp.
Somehow the car ended up on Canepa’s lot and suffered some more modifications; as a result, the powerplant in the bay is now rated at 615 horsepower and 510 lb-ft (690 Nm) of torque.
We’re told that back in 1989, this RS200 was sold in California for $93,509, which would be close to $200,000 today when adjusted for inflation. Canepa also says it provided “over $212,000” worth of upgrades to the RS200, and, simplistically put, that would make the Ford worth over $400K; the real asking price is not listed, though.
You can study in detail the changes made to the car by following this link.
Part of the RS200 family that brought Ford, Cosworth, and Ghia together for what is one of the most exciting cars ever made, this Evolution comes in left-hand-drive. It is described by the seller as “the finest example ever to leave the Ford Motorsport works in Boreham, UK.”
It’s chassis 106 we’re talking about, one specifically designed for American roads, only taken one step further. Its engine, a 2.1-liter inline-4, developed from the start some 100 hp more than the other standard Evolutions RS200s, which would mean a total of 600 hp. The hike was made possible thanks to the use of a larger turbocharger, IMSA-spec intercooler, and a rally exhaust system, among other things. That apparently wasn’t enough for the owner, who decided to take the output even higher, to 704 hp.
Somehow the car ended up on Canepa’s lot and suffered some more modifications; as a result, the powerplant in the bay is now rated at 615 horsepower and 510 lb-ft (690 Nm) of torque.
We’re told that back in 1989, this RS200 was sold in California for $93,509, which would be close to $200,000 today when adjusted for inflation. Canepa also says it provided “over $212,000” worth of upgrades to the RS200, and, simplistically put, that would make the Ford worth over $400K; the real asking price is not listed, though.
You can study in detail the changes made to the car by following this link.
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